The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 34,800

€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon 2.0 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
170.2
103.6
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %

General
Leon 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 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