The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,100

€ 29,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
176
105.7
172
176 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
BM
Generation
KL
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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