The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 20,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.8 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
