The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 29,500
€ 17,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.33 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
