The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 31,900

€ 26,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 width, but the Leon Cupra 265 is 0.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.52 %

General
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 2.0 TDI
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
55 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
723 mi
Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
723 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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