The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 16,500
€ 24,700
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
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
99.9
168.4
105.7
177.7
168.4 in
Length
177.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
