The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 29,500

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
455 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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