The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 23,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4T.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.39 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
8V
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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