The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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 S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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 S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.09 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 S/S
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 S/S
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft