The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 20,200
€ 25,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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-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 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
566 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
565 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
