The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 22,000
€ 20,100
€ 22,000
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 1.7 D is 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.17 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
