The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 15,500

€ 17,000

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 19.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1495
1816
1975
1470
1755
1955
1816 mm
Width
1755 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1495 mm
Height
1470 mm
2636
4263
2640
4460
4263 mm
Length
4460 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
6.46 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L