The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 35,600

€ 22,300

€ 35,600
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 (40 kWh) is 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
60.2
70.4
79.9
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
60.2 in
Height
57.1 in
106.3
176.8
106.3
175.6
176.8 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.77 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
42 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
163 mi
Range
566 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
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 (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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