The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 18,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 S/S is 23.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1486
1808
2021
1797 mm
Width
1808 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4514
2537
4278
4514 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1319 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1837 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.23 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1362 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
9.56 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
518 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L