The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 15,000
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is 15.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
59
67.8
74.7
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
99
162.6
105.7
177.7
162.6 in
Length
177.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.68 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
100 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
690 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
