The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 29,100

€ 15,000

€ 29,100
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 2.0 TDI DPF 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 1.4 S/S.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.26 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft