The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 18,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 CD.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 CD
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.18 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 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