The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG Automatic (05 - 06) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,500

€ 20,200

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
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
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 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.05 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6
KLAN
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
119 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
125 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24.27 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
261 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
261 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
147.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
147.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data