Nissan Leaf 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 254 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Nissan Leaf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Leaf is smaller, but higher. Nissan Leaf is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
720 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`945 kg | ~ 1`864 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`515 kg | ~ 1`251 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 430 kg | ~ 613 kg | |
| Nissan Leaf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7000 | |
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