The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
105.7
177.7
168.4 in
Length
177.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4279 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft