The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 24,000

€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.4
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
106.3
175.6
101.5
169.9
175.6 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.04 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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