The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 35,100
€ 17,000
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 290 is 8.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 290
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 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 290
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
