The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 33,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.9
70.1
80.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.3
169.7
103.6
168.1
169.7 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.46 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
JD
Generation
5F
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
471 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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