The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 32,600

€ 22,100
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. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57
70.9
80.9
56
71.3
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
104.3
169.7
102.2
166.8
169.7 in
Length
166.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
464 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
108 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
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft