The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 20,100
€ 23,500
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 1.4T is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.5
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
105.7
177.7
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 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
