The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.82 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
18.74 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
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft