The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 20,400
€ 25,000
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 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 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 1.6 CD
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.24 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
