The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 22,100
€ 17,000
€ 22,100
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 14.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1458
1768
1968
1470
1755
1955
1768 mm
Width
1755 mm
1968 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 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1838 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.06 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
