The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 25,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.21 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
141 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
