The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 16,500
€ 20,100
€ 16,500
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 1.6 is 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1477
1797
2070
1498
1721
1897
1797 mm
Width
1721 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1477 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4514
2515
4129
4514 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1819 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.01 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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11.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
11.31 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
