The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 23,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1833 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.95 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
364 mi
Range
525 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
