The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 22,100
 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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-G 120 is 0.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
181.2
180.3 in
Length
181.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4076 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.74 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data