The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 CD.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 CD
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.06 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft