The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,400

€ 25,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 10.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.5
69.7
79.3
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.08 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
545 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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