The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 29,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 23.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1486
1808
2021
1797 mm
Width
1808 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1477 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4514
2537
4278
4514 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.41 %

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 automatic 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9.84 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
438 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L