The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 32,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.14 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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