The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 27,100
€ 19,200
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.1 in
100
168.7
105.7
177.7
168.7 in
Length
177.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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
