The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 30,300

€ 22,700

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
167.2
103.9
175.6
167.2 in
Length
175.6 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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