The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 24,500

€ 25,500

€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI DPF 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 2.0TD.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.63 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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