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

€ 29,700

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 22.8 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.99 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
340 NM
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
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
743 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
518 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L