The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 23,300

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D 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 2.0.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.19 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft