The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 27,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.5
69.7
77.6
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
177.6
102.3
166.8
177.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft