The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,200

€ 24,800

€ 26,200
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
168.6
103.9
175.6
168.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.93 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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