The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 29,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.9
69.1
77
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.3
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.59 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
BL
Generation
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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