The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 45,000

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
168.5
175.6 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.49 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BM
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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