The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 27,700

€ 23,200

€ 27,700
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 TSI BMT is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
177.7
168.4 in
Length
177.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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