The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
69.5
78.5
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
168.7 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.34 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft