The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 24,400

€ 22,000

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 10.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
166.9
105.7
177.7
166.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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