The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 19,500
€ 24,800
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 150 is 2.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
175.6
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
BM
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
956 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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















