The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 20,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
181.2
103.9
180.3
181.2 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.56 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
KL1J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.49 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
592 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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