The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,500

€ 27,000

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0TD is 8.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
177.7
99.4
168.8
177.7 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.3 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft