The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 17,000
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
