The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 35,100

€ 22,500

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56
71.3
77.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
102.2
166.8
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5F
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
478 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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