The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 25,600

€ 20,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 22.4 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1431
1810
1975
1470
1755
1955
1810 mm
Width
1755 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1431 mm
Height
1470 mm
2599
4236
2640
4460
4236 mm
Length
4460 mm
2599 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1307 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.98 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.34 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
50 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
545 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L