Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 34 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.46 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`823 | 1`815 | |
| 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 | 7000 | |
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