The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 34,800

€ 23,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.51 %

General
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.51 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
89 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).
125 kWh
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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