The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 23,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.8
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.96 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
