The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 25,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 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 2.0 D.
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
632 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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