The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 31,500
€ 22,700
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 DISI i-stop 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 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.04 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
