The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 26,000

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon Cupra 280 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.3
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
103.6
168.1
102.3
167.2
168.1 in
Length
167.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.51 %

General
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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 SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
48 mpg
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
634 mi
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
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 SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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