The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 22,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.1 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
177.7
168.8 in
Length
177.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.28 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
16
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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
