The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 17,000
 Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 23,700
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.37 %
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
16.7 lb
city
28 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft