The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.38 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft