The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 33,600

€ 15,000

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon Cupra 265 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
168.1
102.4
166.5
168.1 in
Length
166.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.81 %

General
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
85 hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
45 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
598 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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).
98.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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