The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,500

€ 26,700

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.16 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
468 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft