The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 15,000
€ 28,000
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.9 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
