The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 20,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 MPS is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1460
1770
2015
1477
1797
2070
1770 mm
Width
1797 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1460 mm
Height
1477 mm
2640
4510
2685
4514
4510 mm
Length
4514 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1941 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.26 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
388 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L