Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Mazda 3 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Chevrolet Spark is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.2 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 - 81 HP | 84 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 - 111 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 - 15.5 seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Chevrolet Spark petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres less 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Spark is 85 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 243 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 412 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`358 | ~ 1`796 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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