The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 19,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
