The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 33,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.5 TGI is 0.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
168.6
103.6
168.1
168.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.36 %
General
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
43 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
