The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 23,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
165.9
105.7
177.7
165.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.13 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
