The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 22,000

€ 22,500

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.1 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1P
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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