The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 17,000
€ 26,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 7 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 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
71.5
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
103.8
168.6
175.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.27 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 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
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
