The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 26,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
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 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4572 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.08 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
1KM
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
30.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
30.63 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
759 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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