The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,700
€ 23,300
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
