The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,200
€ 22,200
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KL1J
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
380 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
