The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,300

€ 19,100

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
169.9
176 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.32 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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