The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 22,100
€ 30,100
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 2.0 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter and 2.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.75 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
8V
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
