The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 17,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.69 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
