The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 32,300

€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP is 5.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.75 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
422 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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