The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 15,000
€ 17,500
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.91 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
KL1J
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
