The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 18,500
€ 22,700
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
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
103.8
167.8
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
