The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,700

€ 15,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 0.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
180.3
105.7
181.2
180.3 in
Length
181.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
111 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
834 mi
Range
548 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
548 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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