The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 15,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
168.6
175.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.67 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
