The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,200

€ 23,300

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 is 22.6 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1488
1825
2021
1797 mm
Width
1825 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1488 mm
2685
4514
2524
4288
4514 mm
Length
4288 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1833 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
176 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
10.03 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
40 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
525 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L