Chevrolet Colorado 2004 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Chevrolet Colorado
2004 - 2012
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Chevrolet Colorado is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.8 - 5.3 (petrol)1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 177 - 305 HP84 - 260 HP
Torque: 250 - 434 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.5 - 12.74.7 - 9.7
Chevrolet Colorado petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 5.27 m4.49 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.72 m1.47 m
Chevrolet Colorado is larger.
Chevrolet Colorado is 78 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Colorado is 25 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 645 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1285 litres
Chevrolet Colorado has more luggage capacity.
Chevrolet Colorado has 232 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 1`796
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 88002400
Pros and Cons: Chevrolet Colorado has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
Mazda 3 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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