The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 23,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.74 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
525 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
