Compare 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2014 Toyota Corolla

2014 Chevrolet Cruze
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2014 Mazda MAZDA3
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2014 Toyota Corolla
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4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT 26 38 $19,113 $19,910
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2LT 26 38 $21,676 $22,580
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic Diesel 27 46 $23,985 $24,985
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic ECO 26 39 $20,284 $21,130
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS 22 35 $18,050 $18,705
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LTZ 26 38 $22,733 $23,805
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 1LT 26 38 $18,062 $18,815
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 2LT 26 38 $20,443 $21,295
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual ECO 28 42 $19,137 $19,935
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual LS 25 36 $16,906 $17,520
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 30 41 $22,766 $23,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i SV 30 41 $17,495 $17,995
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 30 41 $18,657 $19,495
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 30 41 $19,756 $20,645
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 28 39 $24,869 $25,995
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring 28 39 $23,530 $24,595
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring 29 41 $21,761 $22,745
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV 29 41 $16,474 $16,945
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 29 41 $17,655 $18,445
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 29 41 $18,753 $19,595
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring 30 40 $23,243 $24,295
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Sport 30 40 $19,136 $19,995
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring 30 40 $20,234 $21,145
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 27 37 $25,345 $26,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring 27 37 $24,008 $25,095
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring 29 40 $22,241 $23,245
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Sport 29 40 $18,131 $18,945
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring 29 40 $19,231 $20,095
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4-Door Sedan Automatic L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic L 27 36 $16,443 $17,400
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE 29 38 $16,944 $18,300
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO 30 42 $17,314 $18,700
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Plus 30 40 $17,962 $19,400
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Premium 30 40 $18,611 $20,100
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Plus 29 38 $17,314 $18,700
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Premium 29 38 $17,963 $19,400
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S 29 37 $17,592 $19,000
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Plus 29 37 $18,240 $19,700
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Premium 29 37 $18,889 $20,400
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual L 28 37 $15,876 $16,800
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S Plus 28 37 $19,722 $21,300
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,113
$22,766
$16,443
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$19,910
$23,795
$17,400
Monthly Payment Estimate
$332 / month
$397 / month
$290 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Chevy Cruze is comfortable and practical--and now it offers a diesel engine that can return 40 mpg in real-world use. The 2014 Mazda 3 stands out from the small-car crowd, with its sport-car-influenced proportions and sporty driving experience; but its tight, noisy cabin means that it’s not at all the best pick for pragmatists. The 2014 Toyota Corolla keeps its frugal, responsible core but adds a lot more verve.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 30 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 41 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
52.40 53.5 43.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.76 57.2 54.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.6 96.3 97.5
Second Head Room (in)
37.90 37.5 37.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.90 54.4 54.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.2 42.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.00 55.5 53
Second Leg Room (in)
35.4 35.8 41.4
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 37.6 38.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 61.2 60.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 6.1 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
181.00 180.3 182.6
Height, Overall (in)
58.10 57.3 57.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.3 61.4 60.4
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 106.3 106.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.70 70.7 69.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.0 12.4 13
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.4 9
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc Front Disc/Rear Drum
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.5 x 0.5 NA 9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x - TBD - 11 10.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 13.2 13.2
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.5 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 34.8 35.6
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QYW NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P205/60HR16 P195/65SR15
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QYW NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P205/60HR16 P195/65SR15
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3118 2848 2820
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 X 6.5 15 X 6
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 X 6.5 15 X 6
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
4.25 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - 390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 100 80
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850 150 @ 4000 128 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
LUV NA NA
Displacement
1.4L/83 2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900 155 @ 6000 132 @ 6000
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 41 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 30 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 34 31
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.45 1.00
Trans Type
6 6 4
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.89 2.34
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.02 1.55
Trans Order Code
MH8 NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53 3.59 4.13
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.00 0.70
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.60 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.55 2.85
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Cruze Mazda Mazda3 Toyota Corolla
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 5.3 5.9 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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