The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 20,400
€ 22,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.07 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
657 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
