The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 24,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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
166.9
105.7
177.7
166.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
511 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
