The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 22,000
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
