The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 15,000
€ 21,700
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 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
56
69.5
78.5
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
169
105.7
177.7
169 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
