The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 29,700

€ 19,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 22.8 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1502
1821
2021
1477
1797
2070
1821 mm
Width
1797 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1502 mm
Height
1477 mm
2540
4286
2685
4514
4286 mm
Length
4514 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1947 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.45 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
280 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 kg/bhp
13.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
72 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
52 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
743 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L