The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 25,200

€ 22,000

€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.67 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
BM
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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