The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 20,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 23.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1486
1808
2021
1477
1797
2070
1808 mm
Width
1797 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1486 mm
Height
1477 mm
2537
4278
2685
4514
4278 mm
Length
4514 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1941 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.51 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
