The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 17,800

€ 23,700

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
176
169.9 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1P
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
834 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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