The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,000
€ 18,700
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
455 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 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
