The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0TD.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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 2.0TD
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4572 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.44 %
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD

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27.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.82 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
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  ( 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 2.0TD
17 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
50 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
259 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft