The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 20,400
€ 45,500
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 CD is 3.8 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
1470
1755
1955
1439
1787
1987
1755 mm
Width
1787 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1470 mm
Height
1439 mm
2640
4460
2685
4498
4460 mm
Length
4498 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
397 kg
22.92 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
BL
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
115 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
70 MPGe
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
49 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
759 mi
Range
74 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
43.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L
