The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 16,500
€ 33,300
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.75 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
KL1J
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
377 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
