The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 23,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 9.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
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 Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.84 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
76 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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