The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 25,300
€ 33,100
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
KL
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 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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 280
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
62 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
70 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 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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













