The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 27,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
