The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 26,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
177.7 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
511 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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