The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,800

€ 27,700

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
168.6
103.9
175.6
168.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.7 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft