The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 15,000
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 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 CD.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 CD
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.94 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft