The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft