The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 22,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
55.9
70
77.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
177.7
166.8 in
Length
177.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
18.55 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
8V
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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft