The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
167.8 in
Length
177.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.87 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft