The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (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 2.2 CD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.41 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft