The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 15,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD 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 1.4 S/S.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 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 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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