The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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 2.2 CD
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

 REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft