The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 is 5.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
139 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
22.92 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
557 mi
697 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
127 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
