The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 23,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 2.1 inches shorter and 1.7 inches lower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
107.3
175.6
105.7
177.7
175.6 in
Length
177.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
525 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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