The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,000
€ 19,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
412 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
412 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).
157.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
