The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 9.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168.1 in
Length
177.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft