The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) Leon Cupra R
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 Cupra R.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (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 Cupra R (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 Cupra R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.81 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
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 manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra R

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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra R
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