The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 22,600
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 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 2.0 D (11 - 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 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
814 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft