The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.26 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
208 hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
455 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
455 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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