The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 17,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 2.0 D is 23.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1477
1797
2070
1486
1808
2021
1797 mm
Width
1808 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4514
2537
4278
4514 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1994 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
281 kg
18.07 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
360 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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9.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9.66 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L