The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 25,600

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI ACT is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
172
107.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
KL
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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