The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 34,800

€ 26,600

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 Leon Cupra 280 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.37 %

General
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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