The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 31,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
177.7
100
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.27 %
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
