The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 DISI i-stop
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.08 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft