The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 22,600
€ 23,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
169
177.7 in
Length
169 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.15 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
