The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 15,000

€ 22,700

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.98 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft