The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 28,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
168.6
175.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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