The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 33,600

€ 32,300

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon Cupra 265 is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon Cupra R.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon Cupra R
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 Cupra R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 265
Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon Cupra R
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