The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 20,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
AUV
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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