The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 45,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
177.6 in
Length
168.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BL
Generation
5F
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
280 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
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft