The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,500
€ 20,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1819 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.99 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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11.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
11.31 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
364 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
