The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 31,800

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 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
175.4
181.2 in
Length
175.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
758 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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