The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 33,100

€ 24,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
168.1
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
127 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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