The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 25,000
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 5.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
122 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
25.93 lb/hp
20.2 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
534 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
583 mi
534 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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













