The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 24,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 4.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
58.4
70.7
81.5
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
59.6 in
105.7
184.3
103.1
179.6
184.3 in
Length
179.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.04 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
26.7 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
52 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
828 mi
777 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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