The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 8.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.1 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
175.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft