The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 17,000
 Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
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 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.08 %
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft