The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 20,200

€ 26,000

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0TD.
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4440 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.76 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BL
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
632 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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