Seat Leon III Hatchback, model available from 2013.
It has 1.2 TSI 105HP petrol engine produced from 2013.
Drive on the rear axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.
Mazda 3 III Hatchback, model available from 2013.
It has 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP petrol engine produced from 2013.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.
15 reasons for Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105KM manual in comparison to Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP manual
Reasons for
135
Maximal power
105 >
100 hp
The horsepower of the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual is by 5 hp bigger in comparison to the Mazda. As the difference is little it should not affect the vehicles performance in a noticeable way.
The Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual uses 4 percent fewer fuel in the mixed cycle than the Mazda 3 III. The Seat, which is classified in „C” segment uses by 2.1 l less of fuel than the average in its segment. The average fuel consumption in this class in the mixed cycle amounts to 6.8 l.
Maximum torque of the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual is 17 percent greater than the Mazda 3 III. Because of this, the Seat Leon III will accelerate a little bit faster and be better to overtake other cars. Appropriate use of the flexibility of the engine will also cause that the Seat Leon III will use on average fever fuel for every 100 km.
The Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual consumes of 0.4 l fuel less in the urban cycle in comparison to the Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP manual. The Seat Leon III Hatchback, which is classified in C class, uses of 2.8 l of fuel for every 100 km fewer than the medium level in its class. The average fuel consumption in the “compact” class is 8.7 l/100Km.
A little difference that amounts to 0.8 s shows that the Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP manual is the worst vehicle of these two compared. In the „small family cars segment, being represented by the Mazda 3 III, the medium acceleration to 100km/h is 11.3 s and is by 0.5 s lower than this of Mazda car.
The trunk of the Seat Leon III Hatchback is only 15 liters bigger than the Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP manual. However, the difference is not significant and it would be fair to say that both vehicles have more of less the same boot size.
The top velocity of the Seat is greater in comparison to this of the Mazda 3 III Hatchback which allows to cover the same distance on the highway faster. The difference that amounts to 9 km/h is not big and is imperceptible in everyday driving.
A big difference in revolutions per minute at which the maximum torque is delivered distinctly shows that a car which does not require to be revved high is this of the Seat Leon III Hatchback. The engine of the Mazda reaches its full efficiency at 4,005 revolutions per minute which is by 2,605 revolutions per minute worst result than the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual.
If you are a tall man or you carry in the trunk stuffs of large size, the Seat, which is by 11 mm higher than the Mazda, is appropriate pick for you. However, these two cars do not vary much when it comes to its height and it should not be much noticeable.
The cool thing in this car is that it has all lights in led technology. This is of really great importance for all those who drive after dusk.
Disadvantages
11 reasons for Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100KM manual in comparison to Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual
Reasons for
22
Width
2,056 >
1,780 mm
The width of the vehicle influences directly on passanger's inner room as well as stability of driving. The Mazda 3 III Hatchback is 276 millimeters wider in comparison to the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual. It is often clearly perceptible by those sitting in front, who have more room for their elbows.
In terms of capacity of a fuel tank it is the Mazda 3 III Hatchback 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 100HP manual which can carry 1 l more fuel than the Seat Leon III. The average fuel tank capacity in the compact segment, from which the Mazda 3 III comes from, amounts to 52 liters, whereas in lower middle class (represented by the Seat Leon III Hatchback) it amounts to 52 liters.
The Mazda 3 III has 2 percent longer wheelbase in comparison to Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual. Therefore the Mazda 3 III is safer and has a better stability. Besides, longer wheelbase affects convenient and more comfortable traveling.
The Mazda 3 III has 298 cubic centimeters larger engine size compared to the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual. As the difference is not big, the Mazda 3 III should accelerate only a bit better, if other paramerters are does not play a role.
The Mazda 3 III Hatchback is 205 mm longer in relation to the Seat Leon III. Long vehicles more of passenger space and also have more storage space. Although the Mazda occurs to be better pick for families or drivers who love the idea of convenient rides, the Seat Leon III Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105HP manual may appeal to singles as it will not make troubles with parking and will be more maneuverable.