The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 24,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.4 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
863 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft