The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 21,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.1 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.85 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
