The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 25,100

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 22.6 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2023 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.35 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L