The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 20,400
€ 26,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 3.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
69.1
77
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.1 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.62 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
