The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 32,300

€ 20,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 5.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
170.2
175.6 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BM
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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