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2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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Compare images of 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel and 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between Cruze Hatchback Diesel and Golf SportWagen?

Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel, and it gets 9 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $3,750 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Cruze Hatchback Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2018 Golf SportWagen. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,435
$21,685
Engine
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
1.8 L/110
Horsepower
Horsepower
137 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
48 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
35 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.5 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
175.3 in
179.6 - 179.8 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
58.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.8 ft2
88.3 - 88.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
38.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.2 in
53.9 in

Costs

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel

2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
$2,050 - $2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sdn 1.4L LT w/1SC)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,743
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2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Front Left Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Front Left Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Rear Right Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Dashboard Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Side Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Side Comparison
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