The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.52 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
53 mpg  ( 60 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
60 MPGe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
16.7 lb
city
44 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft