The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 17,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
175.6
167.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
