The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.26 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
125 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft