The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 22,300

€ 20,000
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 1.7 D is 2.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
KL1J
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
828 mi
Range
566 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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