The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 27,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %

General
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
208 hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 2.0 TFSI
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
32 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
468 mi
Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
468 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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