The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 28,400
€ 31,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 MPS is 9.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.5
69.7
79.3
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
177.6
103.6
168.1
177.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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).
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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


















