The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 25,600
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 length and width, but the Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches taller.
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.95 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 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 manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
276 hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
108 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).
127 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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