The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 34,800
€ 23,100
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
103.6
168.1
106.3
176
168.1 in
Length
176 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.12 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
566 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
