The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 16,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.1 in
100
168.7
105.7
177.7
168.7 in
Length
177.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
