Nissan Leaf 2010 vs Mazda 3 2009
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| 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) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Leaf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
| Nissan Leaf is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Nissan Leaf has 151 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 680 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Leaf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`965 | ~ 1`856 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Leaf scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Leaf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4200 | |
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