The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 22,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.58 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.49 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft