The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 19,800
€ 33,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is 5.7 inches longer and 2.4 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.7 in
105.7
181.2
103.8
175.5
181.2 in
Length
175.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
KL1J
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
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24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
723 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
