The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 27,900
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 Mazda 3 MPS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
177.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.25 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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