The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 26,900

€ 27,600

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 8.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.3
71.3
77.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
167.2
107.3
175.6
167.2 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.31 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5F
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
536 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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