The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 20,000

€ 20,300

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 31.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1477
1797
2070
1421
1765
1957
1797 mm
Width
1765 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1477 mm
Height
1421 mm
2685
4514
2578
4203
4514 mm
Length
4203 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.56 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L