The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 32,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 22.8 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1502
1821
2021
1797 mm
Width
1821 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1502 mm
2685
4514
2540
4286
4514 mm
Length
4286 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1994 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.24 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
360 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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9.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9.66 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
59 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L