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 15.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.95 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
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
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
