The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 22,600
€ 17,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
175.6
169.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
