The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 25,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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
165.9
105.7
177.7
165.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
396 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
