The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 21,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.2 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
422 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
966 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
