The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,500

€ 20,600

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 38.5 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.25 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
364 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
518 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L