The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,100

€ 26,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 S/S is 9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
59.1
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
105.7
177.7
100
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.62 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
161 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
20.27 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
657 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
777 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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