The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 31,300

€ 24,800

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 (30 kWh) is 1.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1550
1770
1970
1470
1755
2005
1770 mm
Width
1755 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1550 mm
Height
1470 mm
2700
4445
2640
4460
4445 mm
Length
4460 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.72 %

General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
ZE0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
89 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 166 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
54 mpg
( 61 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.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
61 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
124 mi
Range
657 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
107 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L