The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 120 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 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.01 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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