The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 45,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) Leon Cupra R
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
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 R (17 - 18)
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 R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
306 hp
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
32 mpg
Leon Cupra R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
426 mi
Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
426 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
138.2 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft