The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 17,000

€ 15,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.5 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft