The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,600
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.49 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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