The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 17,000
 Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive 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 Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
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 Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.4 %
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft