The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,700

€ 33,600

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 7.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
103.6
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon 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 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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