The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
		
					
					€ 16,000
					
					
					€ 25,600
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 16,000
				ⓘ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 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 1.4 S/S.
				
				VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				58.3
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						58.4
							
							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
				103.1
							
							179.8
							
						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 1.4 S/S
				3005 lb
					Curb Weight
					2954 lb
				4101 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4030 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								51 lb
									1.7 %
								
								General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				AUV
	
					Generation
					KL1J
				Station Wagon
	
					Car Body Style
					Station Wagon
				Natural Gas (CNG)
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				Straight-four engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
						at 4800 rpm
					Power
					99 hp
						at 6000 rpm
					VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						108 hp
						99 hp
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					148 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					96 lb‑ft
						at 4200 rpm
					VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						148 lb‑ft
						96 lb‑ft
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				
							
							
							122 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							111 mph
						
					10.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					14.6 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
495 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
666 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
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						27.82 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					29.84 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						27.82 lb/hp
						29.84 lb/hp
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						12.8 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
					
						41 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						7 MPGe
						41 mpg
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					17 lb
					city
					33 mpg
						
				10.6 lb
					highway
					48 mpg
						
				33 lb
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.9 gal
											259 mi
					Range
					654 mi
				VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						259 mi
						654 mi
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					Environmental Impact
	
				26.4 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).
108 kWh
						
				VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
						26.4 kWh
						108 kWh
						Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				158 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					216 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
					Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1096 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1076 lb
				12 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				







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















