The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 15,000

€ 17,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
1477
1797
2070
1498
1721
1897
1797 mm
Width
1721 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1477 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4514
2515
4129
4514 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1813 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.68 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
130 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
13.18 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
52 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
508 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L