The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
175.6 in
Length
177.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
875 lb
22.92 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
BL
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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
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.)
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
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).
43.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft