The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 31,900
€ 26,300
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
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
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
