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

€ 19,100

€ 20,400
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 CD is 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
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
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 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
BL
Generation
1P
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 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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