The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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 2.0TD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4471 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.3 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft