2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. Both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 1,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cruze | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
