The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 18,000
 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 11.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
177.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.64 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
5F
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 SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft