The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 18,500
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 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 (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.04 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft