The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 17,800
€ 27,900
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
177.6
169.9 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
144 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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
