The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 17,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
56.7
70.4
78.2
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
177.1
103.9
175.6
177.1 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
1019 lb
26.69 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
D1JCI
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
534 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
