The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 32,300

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
176
101.5
170.2
176 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.55 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BM
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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