The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 25,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.85 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
