The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 33,300

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
56.9
71.3
77.8
56
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.5
102.2
166.8
166.5 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.91 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
261 hp
Leon SC Cupra 265
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 265
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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