The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 25,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 23.6 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1486
1808
2021
1477
1797
2070
1808 mm
Width
1797 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1486 mm
Height
1477 mm
2537
4278
2685
4514
4278 mm
Length
4514 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2028 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.3 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L