The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 23,200
€ 26,700
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, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
