The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,100

€ 22,200

€ 25,100
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 2.0 D is 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1477
1797
2070
1498
1721
1897
1797 mm
Width
1721 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1477 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4514
2515
4129
4514 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
218 kg
13.75 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
KL1J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
360 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9.84 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
380 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
380 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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
438 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L