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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIvsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    469 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    107 g/km
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
469L
Max trunk volume
880L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
107g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
36.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI8.6 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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

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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
8.6 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
107 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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