The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 15,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.78 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4
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