The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 15,000

€ 22,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.78 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
KL1J
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
546 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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