The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,000

€ 25,800

€ 21,000
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 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 1.4T 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 1.4T S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.8 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 S/S
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 S/S
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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