The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 18,200

€ 28,700

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
176
101.5
170.2
176 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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