2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | HHR | 3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
