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CUPRA Leon vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 25000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mazda 3 Sedan?

CUPRA Leon vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • convincingly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • barely noticeable lighter

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • to a small extent more trunk space

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

3 Sedan

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 clearly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls decisively stronger with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is barely noticeable lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers to a small extent more room – 450 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon barely noticeable takes the win – 493 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon

The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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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
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 50900 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
-
Width
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.