The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 22,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 9.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.5
103.9
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.79 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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