The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 20,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
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
103.8
168.6
103.9
175.6
168.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.24 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
