The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 24,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.1 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.12 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
