The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 31,100

€ 32,600

€ 31,100
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 Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 280.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
103.8
168.6
102.2
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
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 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
276 hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.93 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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