The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 17,500

€ 22,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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-G 100 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.89 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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