The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 23,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4T
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 1.4T
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.91 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
583 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 150
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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