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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda5 MPG

Chart is based on 385 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Cruze and 414 fuel economy reports for the Mazda Mazda5.

Chevrolet Cruze MPG

Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2017 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2014 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2014 43.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2013 32.2 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2013 37.1 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.5 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 42.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2017 4dr Sedan turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 35 0 10 55 70 38.9  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 5 11 10 74 65 29.6  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light light 3 9 28 60 65 43.3  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 3 13 7 77 67 32.2  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light light 0 17 29 55 70 37.1  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 2 4 32 62 71 33.7  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 5 60 34 75 33.5  
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2012 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 0 80 20 65 27.5  
2012 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat v.lt light 5 15 10 70 65 33.4  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 2 16 33 50 69 28.7  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 11 15 18 57 67 42.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 26 15 27 33 75 28.6  
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 0 50 50 110 34.6  

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Mazda Mazda5 MPG

Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2015 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2012 33.2 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2012 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2010 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2010 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2009 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2009 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2008 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2008 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2007 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2007 14.0 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2006 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mazda Mazda5 Mazda Mazda5 2006 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2015 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 22 0 0 78 67 23.5  
2012 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat lead light 5 16 0 79 104 33.2  
2012 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 3 5 16 76 64 26.3  
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 6 26 10 57 74 25.0  
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 9 8 45 38 76 26.4  
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 9 18 20 53 68 25.7  
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills light light 6 12 15 67 78 27.2  
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2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 2 10 36 51 64 26.6  
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills light none 10 43 14 33 64 26.8  
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills lead light 13 26 43 18 83 24.2  
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 1 35 40 23 83 14.0  
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 26 11 25 38 116 23.5  
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 7 25 32 36 80 23.6  

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda5 MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Partly be reducing the Cruze's curb weight by about 250 pounds, from among the heaviest in the class to among the lightest, Chevrolet improved its EPA ratings from 26 mpg city, 38 mpg highway to 30/42 (30/40 in the tested top-of-the-line trim). The Honda Civic does a little better, 31/42, and the Mazda3 scores nearly as well, 30/41. But all three are close enough to consider them the segment's fuel economy leaders. The Ford Focus scores as high as 30/42, but only when equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a manual transmission. For 2017 Chevrolet will offer a new 1.6-liter diesel that should deliver outstanding fuel economy. And if you want to avoid fossil fuels entirely, they already offer the related second-generation Volt, which can travel about 50 miles on electricity before a gasoline-powered backup engine kicks on. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Car is great for fuel economy if you keep your foot out of it. People with any clue how to drive rationally can achieve 42 mpg with little effort in rural highway and highway driving. Most people don?t realize going 10 mph over the speed limit really doesn?t save you any time on a 10 mile trip. Keep your pedal off the metal and the green in your wallet. Engine braking in the manuals is another big gain. Dfco saves a lot of gas. Rather than coasting down to your stop sign and burning your brakes up downshift as you slow and dont burn any fuel Other than a little blip between shifts. You will more than double your brake life if you don?t run the rabbit at every stoplight. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Excellent, 32-33 MPG in mixed driving with a 6 speed manual. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it definitely has a real fuel efficient engine for the type of fuel - I have on highway gotten over 40mpg easy! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Almost 40 mpg hwy, respectible city mileage see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great on gas. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Quite high but still peppy engine see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Third to cruze Eco and Hyundai Elantra. Finally getting closer to European cars fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda Mazda5

Mazda Mazda5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda5 doesn't get great milage. But it's better than other minivans and most CUVs. Of the alternatives I shopped, the Mazda was the most frugal on gas. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Impressive considering all this vehicle can do (carry six, or a bunch of stuff). Driven with some restraint (60-65), I can average 30+ mpg on my weekly commute. With a microvan that can seat six. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Impressive considering all this vehicle can do (carry six, or a bunch of stuff). Driven with some restraint (60-65), I can average 30+ mpg on my weekly commute. With a microvan that can seat six. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
USED LESS GAS THAN MY OLD 97 VOYAGER see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Best among all minivans see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Comparable to most compact cars. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Better than our previous mini-van, mostly because of size. We drive it harder, so some of that advantage is lost :) see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
reasonable gas mileage for a car that can hold 6. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Avg under 10L/100km one of buying criteria. good on hwy and not as bad as full sized van in city. Good for long summer road trips. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
With a flexible 4 cylinder engine, and an available manual transmission, I average almost 30mpg with seating for 6 see full Mazda Mazda5 review
Mazda Mazda5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If only. If only Skyactiv came out during the 5's redesign. While gas usage is better than the competition, it's far worse than it could be. Just popping in Mazda's latest engine and tranmission combo would surely give several more mpg. Just a 10% improvement would make me happier. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It uses twice as much fuel as a Prius. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
vehicle is heavy for its size so the fuel economy is not that great. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My 4 speed automatic yields about 10.5 L/100 km on 50/50 highway and city driving with a conscious effort to stick to the speed limit and driving as if I had an egg under my right foot. Eh, I thought it would AT LEAST be under 10. see full Mazda Mazda5 review