The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 27,700

€ 19,000
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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.21 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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