The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 20,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 265 is 8.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
56
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
166.8
103.9
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
