The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 24,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
177.7
168.8 in
Length
177.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
777 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
