The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.7TD S/S
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
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 1.7TD S/S
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4301 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
8V
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data