The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 20,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 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 1.8
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 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
J200
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
119 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
125 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
24.18 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
27 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
424 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
166.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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