The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 44,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 1.7TD S/S is 5.4 inches longer and 3.3 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
58.1
70.7
81.5
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.1 in
Height
54.8 in
105.7
181.2
103.6
175.8
181.2 in
Length
175.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
KL1J
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sedan
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sedan
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
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24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.55 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
488 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
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).
132.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Audi S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data