The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 34,800
€ 22,000
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.8 TSI.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
