The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 24,800
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
