CUPRA Leon vs Mazda 3 Hatchback – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Leon is minimal lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers minimal more room – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs evident better – up to 1301 L, which is about 275 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon minimal takes the win – 504 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Leon proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.