The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 26,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %

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 automatic 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
19.6 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
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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