The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 CD.
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1052 lb
27.55 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
D1JCI
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
100 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
53 mpg  ( 60 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.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
60 MPGe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft