Chevrolet Nubira 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Nubira engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Nubira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Nubira 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 Nubira consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Nubira is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Nubira is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Nubira is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Chevrolet Nubira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`163 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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