The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 21,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
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 Start&Stop
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.23 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
