The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 23,200

€ 25,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 is 2.1 inches longer and 1.7 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
177.7
107.3
175.6
177.7 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
KL1J
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
525 mi
Range
773 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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