The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 20,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 is 7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2937 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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