The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,000
€ 17,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T 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.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.85 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
542 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
