The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.4T.
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
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 1.4T
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
583 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft