The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 31,900
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 9.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
168.1 in
Length
177.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
5F
Generation
BL
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

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
127 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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft