The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 34,800

€ 22,500
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 280.
Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.51 %

General
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
276 hp
Leon Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 280
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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