The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 20,400

€ 27,000
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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