The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,200

€ 24,800

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.52 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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