The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 15,000
€ 20,400
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.25 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
