The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 34,000

€ 20,100

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.8 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
175
103.9
175.6
175 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
754 lb
20.83 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
ZE0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
90 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 120 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
31 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
86 mi
Range
450 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
144 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft