The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 15,500
€ 24,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.34 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
