The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 24,800
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,500
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

 REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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