The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T S/S (13 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 21,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.4T S/S.
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 1.4T S/S
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4129 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BL
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
654 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
654 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
