The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 15,000
€ 21,300
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-G 120 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BM
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
