The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 22,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 22.6 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1994 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.09 kg/bhp
9.66 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
434 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L