The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 26,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.56 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KL1J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
