The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100

€ 25,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 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 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.41 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KM
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
26.7 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
712 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
828 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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