The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 24,300

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 280 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.67 %

General
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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