The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 31,900
€ 24,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
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 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.02 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 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
