The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 15,000

€ 21,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
181.2
106.3
180.3
181.2 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
KL1J
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
111 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
113 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
27.31 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
548 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
548 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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