The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 35,100

€ 27,600

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 290 is 8.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56
71.3
77.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
166.8
107.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5F
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
478 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft