The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 25,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 D.
Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
166.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.46 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

General

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
8P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft