The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 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 2.0 TDI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4405 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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