The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) 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 5.4 cm shorter, 4.2 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1470
1755
1955
1477
1797
2070
1755 mm
Width
1797 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1470 mm
Height
1477 mm
2640
4460
2685
4514
4460 mm
Length
4514 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1813 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.83 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
99 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
130 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L