The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 34,800

€ 28,300
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.4 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
175.6
103.6
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BP
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft