The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 19,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,500
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 1.7TD ECO 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 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.9 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
29.17 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
956 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
956 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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