The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 24,800

€ 20,700
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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.34 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.35 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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