The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,000

€ 17,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
BM
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 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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