The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 23,700

€ 24,300

€ 23,700
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 105 is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
176
105.7
172
176 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.48 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
BM
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 105
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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