The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.27 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft