The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 16,500

€ 28,000

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1477
1797
2070
1470
1755
1955
1797 mm
Width
1755 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1477 mm
Height
1470 mm
2685
4514
2640
4460
4514 mm
Length
4460 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1819 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.12 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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11.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
11.31 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L