The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 33,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 7.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
175.6
103.6
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BM
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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