The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 19,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 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 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
