The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 15,000

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.31 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
BP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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