The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 23,500

€ 27,800

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 1.4T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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