The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 22,000
€ 17,000
€ 22,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 14.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1458
1768
1968
1470
1755
1955
1768 mm
Width
1755 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1458 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4315
2640
4460
4315 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.24 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
