The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.33 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5F
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft