The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 21,200

€ 27,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
167.8
107.3
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.8 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5F
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft