The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 20,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 38.5 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1498
1721
1897
1477
1797
2070
1721 mm
Width
1797 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1498 mm
Height
1477 mm
2515
4129
2685
4514
4129 mm
Length
4514 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1941 kg
Weight Difference:
247 kg
16.42 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
482 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
