The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5F
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
834 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft