The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 33,100
€ 15,500
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon Cupra 280 is 0.3 inches longer and 2.4 inches lower.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.2 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.9 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.83 %
General
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.2 TSI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
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).
98.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
