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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Estate 2009-2013 Chevrolet Cruze Estate 2012-2016
Spec height1 59.2 in 2 
+ 1.06 in
1 58.1 in Spec height1
2 70.1 in Spec width2
+ 0.63 in 1 70.7 in Spec width2
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Chevrolet Cruze Estate 2012 - 2016
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Chevrolet
Cruze
Estate
Gen. 1.1 | 2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2009 - 2013
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Volkswagen
Golf
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2009 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonChevrolet Cruze (KL1J) Estate 2012 vs. Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Chevrolet Cruze (KL1J) Estate 2012 is 0.63 in wider and 1.06 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009. It offers 2% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
184.3 in
+5.8
Length
178.5 in
70.7 in
+0.6
Width2
70.1 in
81.5 in
+2.64
Width incl. mirrors
78.86 in
58.1 in
Height1
59.2 in
+1.1
105.7 in
+4.2
Wheelbase
101.5 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2954.2 lbs
+1%
Weight4,6
2934.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.8 cu ft
+1%
52.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
52.8 cu ft
+2%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15990
Price EU7
€ 18950
+19%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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