The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 1.6 CD
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.42 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft