The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 105 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft