The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 15,000

€ 20,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
177.7 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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