The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 15,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 S/S.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 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
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
