The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 22,300
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 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 7.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.47 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BM
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft