The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 20,600

€ 24,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 22.6 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1488
1825
2021
1477
1797
2070
1825 mm
Width
1797 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1488 mm
Height
1477 mm
2524
4288
2685
4514
4288 mm
Length
4514 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1994 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.83 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
9.66 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
777 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L