The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,200

€ 35,400

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 7.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
176
103.6
168.1
176 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.17 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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