Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 (2006 – 2009) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2006 – 2012): specs compared
The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,385 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is 125 mm longer than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3
2006 – 2009
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2006 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,385 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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