The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 15,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
168.4 in
Length
177.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3997 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.36 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft