The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,500
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 2.0TD is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 1.6 TDI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.85 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 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