The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 MPS is 9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
177.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.83 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft