The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 18,500
€ 20,500
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
103.8
167.8
106.3
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5F
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
