The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 22,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.59 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BL
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
107 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft