The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 26,700
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.62 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
468 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
