The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 21,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,000
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 S/S is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.94 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft