The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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, but the Leon Cupra 280 is 0.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI 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
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.13 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 TGI
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 TGI

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI

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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
7 MPGe
Leon 1.5 TGI
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
43 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
471 mi
Range
311 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
311 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
24.9 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
24.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data