Mazda 3 2006 vs Seat Leon 2006
| 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 | 14.1 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 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
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 10 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
635 litres | no data | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 1`725 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`190 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 495 kg | |
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| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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