The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 22,000

€ 27,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
166.5
103.9
177.6
166.5 in
Length
177.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.37 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.93 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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