The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 15,600
€ 32,600
€ 15,600
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 Leon 1.4 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 280.
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
69.6
77.5
56
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.56 %
General
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
1P
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
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.4
85 hp
276 hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC Cupra 280
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.4
37 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 1.4
542 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
