The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 25,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.32 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KM
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
139 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
23.4 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
504 mi
570 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
