The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 27,800

€ 26,400

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 150 is 0.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
60 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
813 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
813 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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