The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,800

€ 20,100

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.5
103.9
175.6
166.5 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.14 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.59 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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