The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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 2.0 D
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.42 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
21.7 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
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
632 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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