The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 23,200
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 10.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
55.9
70
77.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
177.7
166.8 in
Length
177.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
8V
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
