The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 23,200

€ 27,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
105.7
177.7
102.4
167
177.7 in
Length
167 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.02 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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