The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 15,600
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.37 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 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 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
107 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft