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Compare Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback vs Volkswagen Beetle

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
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$19,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Volkswagen Beetle
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Overview

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³

Photos

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,045 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
29 MPG
City
28 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
383.6 miles
377 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.6 miles
478.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.3 in
168.8 in
Height
57.7 in
58.6 in
Max Width
70.5 in
71.9 in
Front Width
60.1 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
61.1 in
61.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
100.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.9 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
55.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.1 in
31.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
49 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.9 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
22.7 ft³
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
29.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Compound Crank
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
195/65R15
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire
195/65R15
P215/60TR16
Spare Tire
T125/70D16
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Jet Black/Galvanized, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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