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Mazda 3 Sedan vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,446 £.

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.

Leon SP Wagon

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 clearly 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 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.

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 1,417 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly 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 very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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