The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 15,000

€ 27,900

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft