The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 34,800

€ 26,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches taller.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
168.1
103.6
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.61 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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