The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 15,000
€ 35,900
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 35 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter and 2.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
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
175.5
105.7
181.2
175.5 in
Length
181.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
148 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
21.6 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
574 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
706 mi
574 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
