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 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.5
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
105.7
177.7
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft