2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. 2016 Mazda 3 Sedan

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Cruze Limited and 3 Sedan?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, which is $1,725 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Mazda 3 Sedan. And finally, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2016 3 Sedan has a more powerful engine and it gets 1.7 more mpg than the 2016 Cruze Limited. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$16,120
$17,845
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
29 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
39 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
33 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
181.0 in
180.3 in
Height
Height
58.1 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
88.9 ft2
88.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.3 in
37.6 - 38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
57.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 in
37.5 - 37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.9 in
54.4 in

Costs

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited

2016 Mazda 3 Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,750 - $2,200
$1,750 - $1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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