The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.7 D is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.7 D (12 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.77 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft