The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16)
€ 24,300

€ 27,100

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.8 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
130 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
23.4 lb/hp
30.06 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
609 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
504 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft








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