The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 20,300
€ 28,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
108 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
