The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 22,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
57.9
69.1
78.9
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
103.8
167.8
175.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.3 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
107 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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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