The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 15,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 CD is 19.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1495
1816
1975
1755 mm
Width
1816 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1495 mm
2640
4460
2636
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1188 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
11.01 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
85 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
160 NM
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
13.98 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L