The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 18,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 19.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1459
1816
1975
1755 mm
Width
1816 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1459 mm
2640
4460
2636
4263
4460 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1281 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.68 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
89 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
230 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.39 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
14.39 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
54 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L