The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
69.1 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
175.6 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.42 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BL
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 49 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
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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 2.2 CD
49 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
34 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
633 mi
Range
124 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111 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).
48.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft