Chevrolet Cruze (2009 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2009 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 163 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf Variant has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. The Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,331 kg. At 4,597 mm, the Chevrolet Cruze is 63 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cruze
2009 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 15 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 163 hp | 80 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 361 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.0 s | 8.4 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 210 km/h | 173 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.2 – 33.6 L/100 km | 4.2 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,597 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,576 kg | 1,331 – 1,571 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.