Mazda 3 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 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 Orlando | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 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 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`823 | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
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