Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2013 – 2016) vs SEAT Leon ST Estate (2013 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 184 hp at most. The SEAT Leon ST Estate is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 3.8 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,227 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2013 – 2016
|
SEAT
Leon ST Estate
2013 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2020 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 12 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 187 hp | 86 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 160 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 11.6 s | 7.7 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 179 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km | 3.3 – 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 – 4,506 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,755 – 1,796 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,450 – 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 – 2,700 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,389 kg | 1,227 – 1,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.