The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 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 1.6 TDI (10 - 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 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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