The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,000

€ 20,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.1 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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