The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 18,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
227 kg
15.09 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
455 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
