The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 33,600

€ 26,500

€ 33,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon Cupra 265 is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
138 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
44 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
645 mi
Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
645 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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