The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 31,600
€ 23,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
