The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 33,600

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 an inch 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
167.2
103.6
168.1
167.2 in
Length
168.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.01 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 265
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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