The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 31,900

€ 25,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.6
168.1
107.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5F
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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