The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 29,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 Cupra 265 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
