The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,400

€ 25,500

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
165.5
105.7
177.7
165.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.81 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
352 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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