The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 16,000

€ 20,100
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 1.6 is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
59.2
70.1
78.9
58.4
70.7
81.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59.2 in
Height
58.4 in
101.5
178.5
105.7
184.3
178.5 in
Length
184.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4030 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
1KM
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
29.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.84 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
29.41 lb/hp
29.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
475 mi
654 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 1.6
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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