The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 34,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 8.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
57.9
69.1
77
56
71.3
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
103.9
175.6
102.2
167.2
175.6 in
Length
167.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.9 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft