The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 25,500

€ 27,600

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0TD is 2.1 inches longer and 1.7 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.63 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
KL1J
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
642 mi
Range
674 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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