The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
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 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.32 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft