The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 34,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.6
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.32 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
