2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 3 | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |