The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 27,800

€ 22,000
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 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 27.7 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1477
1797
2070
1421
1777
1966
1797 mm
Width
1777 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1477 mm
Height
1421 mm
2685
4514
2601
4237
4514 mm
Length
4237 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KL1J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
828 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L