The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 23,500

€ 25,800

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
102.4
166.8
177.7 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
KL1J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
914 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
70 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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