The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 22,600

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
176
105.7
177.7
176 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.54 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BM
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
720 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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