The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.2 TSI
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) Leon Cupra 280
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Leon SC 1.2 TSI is just 0.9 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
102.4
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
167.2 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
3133 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.81 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
471 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).
125 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft