The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 34,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
57.9
69.1
77
60.8
69.7
77.6
69.1 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
60.8 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
175
175.6 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
754 lb
20.83 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BL
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
107 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 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.)
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
450 mi
Range
86 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
144 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).
56.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft