The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 25,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0TD.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.26 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
364 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
