The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 23,500

€ 27,600

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is 2.1 inches longer and 1.7 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
177.7
107.3
175.6
177.7 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
KL1J
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
583 mi
Range
674 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft