The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 15,000
€ 20,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.1
70.7
81.5
59
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
105.7
177.7
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 2.0
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.51 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
364 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
