The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 24,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 14.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1458
1768
1968
1470
1755
2005
1768 mm
Width
1755 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1458 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4315
2640
4460
4315 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1251 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1746 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
14.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
85 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
14.72 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
41 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
657 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L