The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 15,000

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 23.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1813 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.9 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
99 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
130 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
111 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L