The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 18,000
 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon Cupra 280 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
168.1 in
Length
166.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.27 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
89 hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
57 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
758 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft