The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
176.8 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.19 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
ZE1
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 (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
89 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
450 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
144 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft