The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 20,300
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 TDI 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 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.85 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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