The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 21,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1456
1800
1991
1470
1755
1955
1800 mm
Width
1755 mm
1991 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1456 mm
Height
1470 mm
2686
4368
2640
4460
4368 mm
Length
4460 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.05 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
KL
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8.89 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
54 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1301 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
