The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 19,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.8 is 2.1 inches shorter and 1.7 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
107.3
175.6
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
BP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
956 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft