The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,400
€ 33,600
€ 28,400
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 is 0.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168.6
103.6
168.1
168.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.45 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
