The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,600

€ 21,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 7.8 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
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 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
2723 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.13 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 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
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
26.18 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
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
647 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft