The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 24,800
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 2.2 CD 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 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (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 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BL
Generation
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
45 mpg  ( 51 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✽  ( 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 2.2 CD
51 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
36 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
657 mi
Range
163 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.2 CD
107 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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