The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,000
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 2.0 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
177.7 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.28 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft