The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 18,000
 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
175.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.54 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
5F
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 SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft