The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 17,100

€ 20,400

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.9
67.9
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
67.9 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
169.1
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.4 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
J200
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
25.52 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
33 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
525 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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