The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 28,400

€ 26,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
69.7
79.3
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
177.6
105.7
172
177.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.49 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
19.6 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
48 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
634 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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