The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 18,000
€ 17,000
€ 18,000
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 1.6 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.71 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
