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Volkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIvsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    478 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight-
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,605mm181in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,685mm106in
Front track-
1,544mm61in
Rear track-
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
478L
469L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
36.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has more power, Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,122 km
697 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,122 km
697 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
478 L
16.9 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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