The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,500

€ 29,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 eTSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI 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 eTSI ACT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BM
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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