The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 31,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Leon Cupra 265.
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
166.8
103.6
168.1
166.8 in
Length
168.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %

General
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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