The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 25,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
177.7
168.4 in
Length
177.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.34 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
