The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 20,100
€ 24,000
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 2.0 D is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.48 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
