The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 290 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
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 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft