The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 25,100
€ 19,200
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 1.8 is 8.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.6
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
105.7
177.7
99.4
168.8
177.7 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.52 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 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
