The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 19,700

€ 24,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 2.0 is 38.5 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1998 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.74 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
393 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L