The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 MPS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
177.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft