The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,600

€ 26,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
175.6
103.8
168.6
175.6 in
Length
168.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft