Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mazda 3 2003
| 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: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Lacetti 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 Lacetti consumes 0.4 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 | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 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 Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | 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: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Lacetti has 8 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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