The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 22,300

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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-G 120
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-G 120
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
KL1J
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
583 mi
Range
566 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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