The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 23,600

€ 24,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 2.0TD S/S.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.46 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 e
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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