The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 45,500
€ 28,400
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 a little. The Mazda 3 MPS is 1.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
1460
1770
2015
1439
1787
1987
1770 mm
Width
1787 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1460 mm
Height
1439 mm
2640
4510
2685
4498
4510 mm
Length
4498 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
262 kg
15.13 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
BL
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
21 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
388 mi
Range
74 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
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 MPS
181.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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