The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 34,800
€ 17,000
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 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 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.63 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
