The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 MPS is 9.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
177.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft