The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 15,000

€ 43,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.2
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.2 in
105.7
177.7
102.2
167.4
177.7 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
KL1J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
534 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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