The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 29,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.8 is 5.8 inches longer and 2.4 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
565 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
