The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.89 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
125 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft