The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 21,600

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
177.7
103.9
175.6
177.7 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
795 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft