The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 19,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 23.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 1.7TD ECO S/S
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1947 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.84 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
72 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L