The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,500

€ 27,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 19.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1459
1816
1975
1470
1755
1955
1816 mm
Width
1755 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2636
4263
2640
4460
4263 mm
Length
4460 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1281 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
12.56 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
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 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.39 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
city
41 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L