The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 45,000

€ 25,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
175.6
103.6
168.5
175.6 in
Length
168.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.43 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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