The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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 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
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
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft