The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 25,800

€ 24,000

€ 25,800
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 2.0 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 2.0 D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
105.7
177.7
165.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.01 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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