The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
61 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
175 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.73 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg  ( 51 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.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
51 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
107 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft