Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.7 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Kalos | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is smaller. Chevrolet Lacetti is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Lacetti has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Chevrolet Lacetti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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