The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
 Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)
105.7
184.3
179.8 in
Length
184.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4572 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
14.4 %
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
AUV
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
45 MPGe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
11 lb
highway
49 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
267 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
267 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft