Struggled to keep up with Mazda3 Sport!?

[Jammy78]

I think there's something wrong with my Cupra as I whooped by a Mazda3 sport & then couldn't keep up with it! The 0-60 times on those oap motors is around 8s?

Do I need to get it on a rolling road or is there something I can do with vagcom?

 

[aaronipswich]

Did you manage to get the power down well ?? Was it a rolling start ??
Could be a number of factors

 

[aaronipswich]

Oh and you do realise they do a 2.3 t model

 

[Craig D]

Sure it wasn't a Mazda3 mps 2.3t 260bhp very fast standard.

 

[adiohead]

Could have been a 2.2 diesel

185ps standard
220ps remapped

 

[Redemption]

Sure it wasn't a Mazda3 mps 2.3t 260bhp very fast standard.

Or might have been a remapped one. Think they produce about 290/295 BHP.

 

[adiohead]

Doubt it was an MPS as they have a big MPS badge. (unless badged "sport" to be a sleeper).

 

[Redemption]

Standard MPS vs Cupra figures etc here:-

Duel : Mazda 3 MPS 2009 vs Seat Leon II Cupra

 

[Jammy78]

It just had Sport on the back..... & I got a good view of it while it left me for dead! I wouldn't have minded if it was a MPS but not just a plain Sport!

Would a revo'd Cupra have these easily?

Or maybe there's something wrong with mine but I just picked it from a dealer & they gave it the all clear (well, except for running low on oil) in the health check!?

 

[Redemption]

If it left you for dead then I'd imagine it had either been tinkered with or happened to catch you with your trousers down.

 

[Marshall]

What fuel you running?
Cupra's need 98 ron to get there full power like v power or tesco 99

 

[Marshall]

After ust reading your other post maybe it isn't running right since its been in the dealers for the warning light on etc.
Do you know anyone with another cupra to compare?

 

[robin cur]

fastest standard mazda sport is the 180 2.2d at 8.2 0 to 62, apart from the mps 6.1 and then the mk5 2l at 7.9 these seem to be the 3 fastest cars mazda do.

 

[Bignod00]

Had a run in with a mate in his MPS on private land at work and au can verify that these are very fast cars, nice to drive too!

 

[Jammy78]

After ust reading your other post maybe it isn't running right since its been in the dealers for the warning light on etc.
Do you know anyone with another cupra to compare?

Nah, I'm the only one I know with a Cupra.

How do I go about checking if I'm losing power?

 

[Marshall]

Your only option is prob to get it rolling roaded.
Or find a garage with one and go a test drive.

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[Jammy78]

Your only option is prob to get it rolling roaded.
Or find a garage with one and go a test drive.

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The Seat dealer took it for a test drive as they carried out a heath check.... I know for sure as the car was filthy! But I doubt they thrashed it!

They warned me that the oil level was very low (it's just under the min) - so manybe I got a leak somewhere? I've got it booked in for a oil/filter change on Sat at ATS - would it be safe to drive tomorrow with oil this low?

 

[Marshall]

I wouldn't drive it if the oil level is below the min.
Also will ats put the proper spec of oil in? I doubt it.

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[Jammy78]

I wouldn't drive it if the oil level is below the min.
Also will ats put the proper spec of oil in? I doubt it.

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Actually that's what I'm worried about - who would you trust? Seat Dealer wanted £120 to do it!

I've got the big 4 year service in November, so need something going till then! Would rather a change than just a top up!

 

[/dev/null]

Maybe you're just a crap driver?