The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 32,300
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 SEAT Leon Cupra R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
170.2 in
Length
177.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mazda 3 MPS
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mazda 3 MPS
1P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 R
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 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 R
153.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft