The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 22,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 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 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.93 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
