The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 24,400

€ 23,000

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
179.6
105.7
184.3
179.6 in
Length
184.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.69 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
AUV
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
71 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
941 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
941 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 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