The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 25,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 15.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.51 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9C
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
372 mi
Range
632 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
121.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
