The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 SC Cupra 280 is 22.4 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1423
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
1810
1975
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
1755
2005
1810 mm
Width
1755 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1423 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
2596
4236
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4236 mm
Length
4460 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.14 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5F
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
350 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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4.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
4.98 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
42 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
127 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L