The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,500

€ 22,200

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
380 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft