The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 27,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Leon Cupra 265 is 0.4 inches lower.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
168.1
102.3
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
181 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
56 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
739 mi
Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
739 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
86.4 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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