The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 19,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.18 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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