The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 20,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
10.15 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
