The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 22,100
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter and 2.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
55.7
70.7
77.2
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.8
175.4
105.7
181.2
175.4 in
Length
181.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
8V
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
