The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
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 1.7 D
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4279 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft