The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 21,600

€ 20,000
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 1.7 D 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 1.6 CD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 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 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.57 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
51 mpg
city
54 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
795 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L