The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD 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 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD 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 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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