The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 280.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.04 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 280
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft