The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 15,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.1 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft