The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 25,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.4T is 0.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
181.2
106.3
180.3
181.2 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.88 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
KL1J
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.49 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
592 mi
Range
813 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
592 mi
813 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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