The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 19,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
57.9
69.1
77
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.14 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
956 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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




















