The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 27,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon Cupra 280 is 0.4 inches lower.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.3
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
181 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
56 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
739 mi
Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
739 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
86.4 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft