The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 15,600
€ 27,900
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 Mazda 3 MPS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
177.6
101.5
169.9
177.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.17 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
