The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
€ 20,200
€ 26,900
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.78 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
661 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
565 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
