The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 34,800

€ 22,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 12.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
56.5
71.5
77.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.5 in
Height
59.6 in
103.6
168.1
103.7
180.5
168.1 in
Length
180.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.67 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5F
Generation
CY0
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
471 mi
Range
459 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft