The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 17,800
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6
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 1.6
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6
BL
Generation
1P
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
