The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 28,900

€ 21,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 22.8 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
1502
1821
2021
1477
1797
2070
1821 mm
Width
1797 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1502 mm
Height
1477 mm
2540
4286
2685
4514
4286 mm
Length
4514 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1319 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1837 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.45 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1362 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L