Mazda 3 2006 vs Seat Leon 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 11 cm longer than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Seat Leon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`746 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4400 | |
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