The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 18,200

€ 35,100

€ 18,200
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 SKYACTIV-G 100 is 9.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
57.7
70.7
80.8
56
71.3
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
106.3
176
102.2
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BM
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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