The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Gasoline) (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 21,100

€ 20,400

€ 21,100
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop is 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.64 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
27.74 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
586 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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 TGI Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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