The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 22,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.7TD S/S is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft