The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 26,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and an inch lower.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.06 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
53 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
706 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
706 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft