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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mazda 3 Sedan?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,385 £.

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 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers substantially 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers significantly 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 marginally lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is far ahead overall 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 £37,400
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 Sedan

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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 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
467 - 481 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
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
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