The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,500

€ 17,800

€ 17,500
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-G 100 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
BM
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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-G 100
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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