The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 36,500
€ 19,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1423
1765
1995
1477
1797
2070
1765 mm
Width
1797 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1423 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4292
2685
4514
4292 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1824 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.77 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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6.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.96 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.58 kg/bhp
9.96 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
30 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
396 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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