The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG (05 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 21,600

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG 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 1.8 LPG
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 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
J200
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
119 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
23.71 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
307 mi
Range
795 mi
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
307 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
125.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
125.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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