The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 22,100
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 23.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1477
1797
2070
1486
1808
2021
1797 mm
Width
1808 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4514
2537
4278
4514 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.51 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
