The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 17,000
€ 29,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.1 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.7 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
114 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
