The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,400

€ 20,400

€ 22,400
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 Ecomotive is 7.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft