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 11.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.1 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 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.61 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
29.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
29.17 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
60 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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