Mazda 6 Estate vs SEAT Leon – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Leon has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5546 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon manages with 0.30 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs minimal better – reaching 223 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon pulls distinctly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the SEAT Leon is minimal lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers distinctly more room – 522 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs noticeably better – up to 1664 L, which is about 363 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate minimal takes the win – 571 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Our conclusion: The SEAT Leon proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, SEAT Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.