The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 31,300

€ 22,300

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. The Nissan Leaf (30 kWh) is 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
61
69.7
77.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
61 in
Height
57.1 in
106.3
175
106.3
175.6
175 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.06 %

General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
ZE0
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
42 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
124 mi
Range
566 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft