The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,600
€ 33,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
167.8
103.6
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.17 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
