The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 32,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is 1.5 inches longer and 3.9 inches taller.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
60
71.3
80.8
56
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
60 in
Height
56 in
102.8
168.3
102.2
166.8
168.3 in
Length
166.8 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
N
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
464 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
