Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Chevrolet Lacetti torque is 95 NM less than Mazda 3. Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.2 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 | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1225 litres | 1285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`180 kg | 1`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 540 kg | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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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