The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
169.7 in
Length
177.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.01 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
8V
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.3 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
956 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
609 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft