The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05)
€ 23,700

€ 17,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.9
67.9
78.1
70.7 in
Width
67.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
180.3
102.4
177.2
180.3 in
Length
177.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
BM
Generation
KLAN
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 Nubira 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
834 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
497 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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