The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 33,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
