The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 17,700

€ 24,800

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 9.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2621 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.82 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.2 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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