The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4396 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 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
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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