The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 19,100

€ 27,600

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
107.3
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1P
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft