The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 25,100

€ 27,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
177.7
103.9
177.6
177.7 in
Length
177.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
KL1J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
388 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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