The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,000

€ 24,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 14.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1458
1768
1965
1470
1755
1955
1768 mm
Width
1755 mm
1965 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 2.0
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.27 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L