The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 20,500
€ 25,600
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO 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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
1KM
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
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31.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31.22 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
48 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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
















