The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 15,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
8V
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
111 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
548 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
