The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 16,000

€ 28,800

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S is 5.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
58.4
70.7
81.5
59.2
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.4 in
Height
59.2 in
105.7
184.3
101.5
178.5
184.3 in
Length
178.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
29.84 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
654 mi
633 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
108 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft