The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 16,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 1.6.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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