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 7.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
