The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 15,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

ⓘ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 105 is 2.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (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 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4010 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BM
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 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft