The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 34,800

€ 25,600

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 300 is 8.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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
167.2
107.3
175.6
167.2 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5F
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.24 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
34 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
450 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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