The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 23,500
€ 20,600
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 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
55.9
69.5
77
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
177.7
165.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
