Car comparison

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TDvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    469 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,998kg4,405lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,603mm181in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
469L
390L
Max trunk volume-
845L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has 13 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI8.3 s

Although Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
469 L
16.6 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 TD
AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TD
C 180
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
2.0 TD
2.0 TDI
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
35 TDI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)35 TDI
2.0 TD
1.6 THP
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
2.0 TDI
35 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
2.0 TD
E 220 BlueTEC
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
2.0 TD
2.2 D-CAT
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
2.0 TD
2.0d
VS
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDvsJaguarXE (X760)2.0d
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIvsAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD vs AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster