The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 20,400
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 CD is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
175.6 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
18.7 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BL
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
115 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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
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 CD
59 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
759 mi
Range
86 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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).
56.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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