The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5F
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft