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

€ 28,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.5
69.7
79.3
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
166.5
103.9
177.6
166.5 in
Length
177.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.64 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
76 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
941 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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