The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 24,100

€ 22,700

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.58 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.25 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
712 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft