The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 28,400
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 MPS is 2.6 inches longer and 3.5 inches lower.
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.5 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
177.6 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.42 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
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 MPS
25 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
388 mi
Range
124 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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).
48.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft