The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 31,900
€ 31,500
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
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 265.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
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 265
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
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 265
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
