The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 22,000
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
55.2
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
55.2 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
169.4
105.7
177.7
169.4 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.42 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
