The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4279 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BM
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft