The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 18,000
€ 24,600
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
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
177.2
103.9
180.3
177.2 in
Length
180.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.87 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
KLAN
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
409 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
