The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 23,900
 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 2.0 D
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 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 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 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 2.0 D
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4317 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.97 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
21.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data