The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 38,200
€ 16,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.1 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
166.5
105.7
177.7
166.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.81 %
General
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
