The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 26,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 7.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
175.6
102.2
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BM
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
536 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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