The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,100

€ 25,000

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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