The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 24,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
103.8
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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