Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
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`818 | 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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