The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 15,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
177.7 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.68 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
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

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft