The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 (40 kWh) is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
60.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
176.8 in
Length
177.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.98 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
ZE1
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
89 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
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
25 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
163 mi
Range
388 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft