The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.0TD is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
551 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft