The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 33,100

€ 22,200
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 TSI is 0.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
Leon 1.5 TSI
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 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.19 %

General
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
5F
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
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline 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 TSI
128 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 TSI
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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