2018 Audi S3

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Rating8.2

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Subcompact Sedan
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$43,650 - $48,950
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quick response from the turbocharged engine

Downshifts are slow on the automatic transmission

Added Bluetooth streaming audio

Fuel-efficient engine options

Base LS is a bit slow compared to other trims

Premium features offered in the LTZ trim

Specs & Features

$43,650

price

292 hp @ 5400 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

torque

7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is a compact sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $17,130. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Civic, and the Kia Forte. Between 5 trims, the Chevrolet Cruzeoffers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L inline-4 engine capable of making 138 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 138 horsepower-making 1.4L turbo inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.The Chevrolet Cruze reaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 9.2 seconds with the 1.4L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Chevrolet Cruze can manage a combined fuel economy between 27 and 30 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Chevrolet Cruze comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Best out of all the trims is the LTZ trim offering more and better features that suits the Chevrolet Cruze. The sedan also has a nice All-Star Edition Package ($1,345) that offers a premium speaker system and a power sunroof.

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $43,650 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 292 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Prestige
    $43,650 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 292 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Tech Premium Plus
    $45,550 onwards
    • Navigation system
    Tech Prestige
    $45,550 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 292 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

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2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2018 Audi S3

    Ranked #5

    4.7 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    3.4 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2018 BMW M3

    Ranked #3

    4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    2018 Audi S4

    Ranked #4

    4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    5 sec13.6 sec-

    2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2018 Audi S3

      Ranked #6

      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.-
      2018 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.3 gal.413.10/566.10 mi.
      24 mpg37 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/547.6 mi.
      2018 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.377/507.5 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg16.6 gal.348.6/498 mi.
      23 mpg35 mpg28 mpg15.8 gal.379.2/553 mi.

      2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2018 Audi S3

        Ranked #16

        175.8 in.70.7 in.54.8 in.6 in.103.6 in.
        206.7 in.74.9 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        2018 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        195.2 in.78.2 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.8 in.112.2 in.

        2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2018 Audi S3

          Ranked #13

          8.2 cu.ft.89.3 cu.ft.8.2 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          13 cu.ft.116.8 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #4

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2018 Audi S3

            Ranked #1

            15.4 cu.ft.8.2 cu.ft.8.2 cu.ft.-
            8.8 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.50 ft.
            48.9 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-
            218.9 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.-
            20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi A7

            Ranked #6

            97.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.-

            2018 Audi S3 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2018 Audi S3

              Ranked #2

              -1102 lbs.3462 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.
              -905 lbs.3521 lbs.
              --3472 lbs.
              -992 lbs.3593 lbs.

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