The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 24,100
€ 26,800
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
56.9
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
168.1
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
