Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan (2004 – 2007) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 208 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,301 kg. At 4,585 mm, the Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan is 94 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cobalt Sedan
2004 – 2007
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 174 hp | 105 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 221 Nm | 145 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 – 6.7 s | 9.0 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 225 km/h | 177 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,420 – 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,301 – 1,318 kg | 1,165 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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