The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 22,300

€ 21,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 19.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1459
1816
1975
1470
1755
1955
1816 mm
Width
1755 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1459 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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1241 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.69 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
175 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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11.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
11.49 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
48 mpg
city
54 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L