The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 20,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 CD is 3.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BL
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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