Mazda 3 2006 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 4 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Chevrolet Lacetti. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 12 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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