The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 27,600

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.35 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
26.7 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
739 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
828 mi
739 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7 D
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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