The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,200
€ 20,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
432 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
