The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 19,500

€ 36,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
1477
1797
2070
1399
1765
1957
1797 mm
Width
1765 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1477 mm
Height
1399 mm
2685
4514
2578
4214
4514 mm
Length
4214 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1947 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.6 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
280 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
13.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
13.23 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
72 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
956 mi
Range
409 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
956 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
80.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L