The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0TD S/S.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 2.0TD S/S
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4405 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.23 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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