The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 23,200

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
105.7
177.7
106.3
175.6
177.7 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
KL1J
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
583 mi
Range
834 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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