The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 15,000

€ 33,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
166.5
103.6
168.1
166.5 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
16.26 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
127 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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