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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,874 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

3 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is very slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries barely more – 535 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,900
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 130 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mazda 3 Hatchback

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
487 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
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