The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.28 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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