The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 17,800

€ 27,600

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
107.3
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1P
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft