The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 22,500
€ 27,600
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 5.8 inches longer and 2.4 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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
175.4
181.2 in
Length
175.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.34 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
KL1J
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
43 mpg
city
59 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
888 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
71.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
