The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
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 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.08 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft