The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 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 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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