The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 19,200

€ 27,700

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
105.7
177.7
103.8
169.8
177.7 in
Length
169.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.68 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
KL1J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
586 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft