The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 28,700
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.63 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
