The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 19,500

€ 17,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic 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.
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
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 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
2857 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.15 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
J200
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
111 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
28.29 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
281 mi
Range
542 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
281 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
137.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
137.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 EcoLogic
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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