2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback

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What is the main difference between Cruze Hatchback Diesel and 3 Hatchback?

Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel gets 4.8 more mpg. Also, there is a $6,090 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Cruze Hatchback Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2018 3 Hatchback. 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
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,435
$19,345
Engine
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
137 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
27 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
48 MPG
37 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
35 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.5 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
175.3 in
175.6 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.8 ft2
86.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
37.6 - 38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
57.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.5 - 37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.2 in
54.4 in

Costs

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel

2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
$1,800 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sdn 1.4L LT w/1SC)
$189 (2018 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door Sport Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,743
$11,603 - $11,853
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Front Left Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Front Left Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Rear Right Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Dashboard Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Side Comparison2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Diesel vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Side Comparison
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