The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 19,900
€ 20,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 LPG is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4048 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.43 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1P
Generation
BL
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 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
101 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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29.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
29.27 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
32 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
468 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
