The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 20,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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 1.6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.13 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CCS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
122 hp
101 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
25.93 lb/hp
29.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
475 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
583 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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











