The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 20,100
€ 19,200
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 1.8 is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.5
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
105.7
177.7
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
