The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 25,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 2.0TD.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.58 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
8V
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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