The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 20,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.91 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
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 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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