The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 20,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 1.6 CD
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
11.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 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
