The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 17,000
€ 19,200
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 1.8 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 1.8
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 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.32 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
534 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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
