The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 22,300

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. The Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
56.7
70.4
78.2
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.1 in
105.7
177.1
106.3
175.6
177.1 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
919 lb
24.07 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
D1JCI
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
42 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
74 mi
Range
566 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft