The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft