The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 20,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
177.7 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft