The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06)
€ 22,800
€ 17,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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-G 120
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-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.9 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
BM
Generation
KLAN
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 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
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
23.81 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 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).
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 Nubira 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
