The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 22,500
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 23,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D 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.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
105.7
181.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
181.2 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
KL1J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data