The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 19,300
€ 32,600
€ 19,300
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 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 13.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
59.6
69.3
80.5
56
71.3
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.6 in
Height
56 in
103.7
180.5
102.2
166.8
180.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
CY0
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
