Mazda 3 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.7 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`868 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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