The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 15,500
€ 27,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.8
168.6
103.9
177.6
168.6 in
Length
177.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.64 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
