The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 22,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
180.3
105.7
181.2
180.3 in
Length
181.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.99 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BL
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
