The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,100

€ 26,800

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.16 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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