The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 24,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.7TD ECO S/S is 2.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
KL1J
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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29.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
29.17 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
60 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
956 mi
Range
773 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
956 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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