The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon Cupra 290
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 width and height, but the Leon Cupra 280 is 0.4 inches shorter.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
168.1 in
Length
168.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.5 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft