The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 31,900

€ 20,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
103.6
168.1
104.1
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5F
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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