The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
168.8 in
Length
177.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.81 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft