The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 2.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
175.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.92 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BL
Generation
ZE1
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 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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 2.0
31 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
450 mi
Range
163 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 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).
49.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft