The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 21,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 14.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1458
1768
1968
1470
1755
1955
1768 mm
Width
1755 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1458 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4315
2640
4460
4315 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.64 %

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
Drive
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
13.85 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
50 mpg
city
54 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
795 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L