The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 16,500

€ 25,000

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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-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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
720 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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