The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 17,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.2
103.9
175.6
167.2 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.36 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21.74 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
