The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
177.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 SC Cupra 290

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft