The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 32,600
€ 27,300
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 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 9.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.7
70.7
80.8
56
71.3
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
106.3
176
102.2
166.8
176 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
