The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 17)
€ 34,800

€ 21,900

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
70.1
80.7
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
168.1
104.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.71 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
5F
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
471 mi
Range
578 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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