The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 33,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 120 is 7.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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