The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 31,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 265.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
KL
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 ACT
Leon Cupra 265
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
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 ACT
634 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 265
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 ACT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
