The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 24,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 3.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
175.6
105.7
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.25 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BP
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
