The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 19,800

€ 23,200

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.27 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
KL1J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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