The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 28,000
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 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 2.2 CD
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.26 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
42 mpg  ( 47 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
47 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
50 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft