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 8.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
102.3
166.8
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.99 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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