The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 28,400

€ 15,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.7
79.3
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
103.9
177.6
103.8
167.8
177.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
622 lb
19.19 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
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 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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