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

€ 24,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 TSI ACT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 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 TSI 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 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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