The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 24,900
€ 26,800
€ 24,900
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 2.2 CD is 7 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.41 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.2 CD
111 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
