The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,400
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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 1.8 TFSI is 5.8 inches shorter and 2.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13)
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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13)
105.7
181.2
175.4 in
Length
181.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4396 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.38 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
8V
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

 REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data