Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`868 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7800 | |
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