The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 22,000
€ 22,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 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 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.9 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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
