The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 19,200

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.8
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 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
583 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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