The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 35,600

€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.5
70.7
79.8
60.2
70.4
79.9
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
60.2 in
107.3
175.6
106.3
176.8
175.6 in
Length
176.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.03 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
64 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
51 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
773 mi
Range
163 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
49.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft