The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 31,900

€ 24,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.06 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
129 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
24.19 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
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
32 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
16.3 lb
city
23 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
42 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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